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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.26, 22.39 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.26, 22.39 and 15.38 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.26 : 22.39 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.26/22.39 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.26x = 22.39 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.26x = 344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.36/16.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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